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Martin Toseland - Leaves on the Line - 9781907554858 - KRA0009894
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Leaves on the Line

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Description for Leaves on the Line Hardcover. Num Pages: 160 pages, 10 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX; WHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 324. Some light shelf wear, else as new

A humorous and insightful guide to what the British really mean when they speak.

In every walk of life, from relationships, to work, to politics, sport and the news, our everyday use of English harbours duplicities of meaning. We say 'I'm sorry' when we mean 'absolute nonsense', and write 'Yours faithfully' when we're thinking 'Sod you!' Jealousy, rage, love, affection – we're equally good at disguising them all. Leaves on the Line compiles this secret language – this 'double English' – in a hilarious and forthright volume exposing the doublespeak ... Read more

Transport: 'This service is delayed because of leaves on the track…'

Social: 'I'm not being racist but…'

Weather: 'Nice weather we're having…'

Sport: 'We're taking each game as it comes…'

Relationships: 'I've never met anyone like you before…'

Polititcs: 'Spending on health has increased in real terms, year on year, since we were elected…'

Word count: 30,000

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Product Details

Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Portico
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781907554858
SKU
KRA0009894
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1

About Martin Toseland
Martin Toseland is a writer and editor, having worked for both Penguin and HarperColllins. He is an authority on language-related subjects. Simon Toseland is an author of many books including Oz & James Drink to Britain. The are both authorities on language-related subjects.

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